SOLO POD: WATSON RESTRUCTURE & NFL CAP ALCHEMY

SOLO POD: WATSON RESTRUCTURE & NFL CAP ALCHEMY

Author: Kevin Cole August 29, 2024 Duration: 36:50

The latest Deshaun Watson restructure gives us an opportunity to talk about the emerging financial alchemy teams are employing, especially with quarterback contracts.

I talk through how the Watson deal and general restructures allow teams to roster slightly better teams overall, due to the compounding rise of cap cost and shifting burdens into the future.



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